February 2025 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of April 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court
May Judges Teach at CLEs Even If Lawyers Pay to Attend?
May a judge take the stage at a bar association conference if attendees have to pay to get in? According to the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee’s opinion (2024-43), the answer …
January 2025 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of January 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Discipline …
Navigating Ethical Challenges When Representing Organizations and Key Takeaways from ABA Formal Opinion 514
Practical Tips for Lawyers Representing Organizations: Insights from ABA Formal Opinion 514 When advising organizations, lawyers face the unique challenge of ensuring their advice is understood as intended for the …
The Biggest Ethical Risks for Louisiana Lawyers—and How to Stay Out of Trouble
Navigating Ethical Risks: Insights from 2024 Sanctions, Complaints, and Rule Violations As Louisiana’s lawyer discipline landscape continues to evolve, 2024 stands out as a year of critical lessons for legal …
The Ethics Tightrope Every Lawyer Walks and How to Stay on It
Navigating the Ethical Tightrope: Trends in Lawyer Misconduct and Discipline In a profession built on trust, ethical standards, and the unwavering commitment to serve clients, lawyers carry significant responsibilities—and with …
Ignoring the ODC Won’t Save You—It Might Sink You
In the recent disciplinary matter In re: Sonnier, 395 So. 3d 850 (La. 10/25/24), the Louisiana Supreme Court highlighted an important clarification regarding Rule 8.1(c) of the Louisiana Rules of …
When Slow Justice Softens the Blow
Delays in Disciplinary Proceedings as a Mitigating Factor in Attorney Discipline The Louisiana Supreme Court’s recent decision in In re: Magee, 23-0364 (La. 1/19/24), underscores the impact of delays in …
The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Take on Rule 8.4(d): Intent vs. Impact
The Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision in In re Trina Trinhthi Chu offers an important clarification of Rule 8.4(d) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. See In re Trina Chu, …
Even the Experts Can Get Burned by AI
In Kohls v. Ellison, a Minnesota federal court offered a sharp reminder of the risks of relying too heavily on generative AI in litigation. See Kohls v. Ellison, No. 24-cv-3754 …